Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Lebanon, NH (2026)

Lebanon, New Hampshire has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs. Lebanon has a population of about 14,759. Median household income is $92,288 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 56.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New Hampshire, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $104,270 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Lebanon

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Lebanon. Distances are calculated from Lebanon city center.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Lebanon. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Norwich University

Northfield, VT 40.3 miles from Lebanon BOC Score60.8
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#2

Bennington College

Bennington, VT 70.0 miles from Lebanon BOC Score36.3
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#3

Champlain College

Burlington, VT 74.7 miles from Lebanon BOC Score52.0
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#4

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Durham, NH 75.0 miles from Lebanon BOC Score74.7
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#5

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, MA 87.3 miles from Lebanon BOC Score79.0
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Hampshire schools on the New Hampshire liberal arts page.


Liberal Arts Wages Near Lebanon

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New Hampshire, statewide)
Public Relations Specialist$73,280
Management Analyst$104,270
Technical Writer$96,300
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$48,450
Editor$66,510
Training and Development Specialist$86,050
Human Resources Specialist$70,840

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Lebanon at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population14,759Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$92,288Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+56.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Liberal Arts-related employment in Grafton County165 workers, 29 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Lebanon, NH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Lebanon. The closest is Norwich University in Northfield, VT (40.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Massachusetts-Amherst (87.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles in New Hampshire?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in New Hampshire are: Management Analyst ($104,270), Technical Writer ($96,300), Training and Development Specialist ($86,050). Wages for Lebanon workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Barre instead of Lebanon?

Barre, VT is 41.0 miles from Lebanon and has its own set of local liberal arts programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Lebanon an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Lebanon’s median household income of $92,288 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lebanon while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Hampshire public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.